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The 100 most substantive solutions to roll back climate change,
based on meticulous research by leading scientists and policymakers
around the world.

About the Author

Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, journalist, and
author who has dedicated his life to sustainability and changing
the relationship between business and the environment. His practice
has included starting and running ecological businesses, writing
and teaching about the impact of commerce on living systems, and
consulting with governments and corporations on economic
development, industrial ecology, and environmental policy. Paul
Hawken has written seven books, which have been published in more
than fifty countries and twenty-nine languages. Natural
Capitalism, coauthored by Hawken, was cited by President Bill
Clinton as one of the five most important books in the world.

Reviews

"At this point in time, the Drawdown book is exactly what is
needed; a credible, conservative solution-by-solution narrative
that we can do it. Reading it is an effective inoculation against
the widespread perception of doom that humanity cannot and will not
solve the climate crisis. Reported by-effects include increased
determination and a sense of grounded hope."--Per Espen Stoknes, Author, What We Think About When We Try
Not To Think About Global Warming

"There's been no real way for ordinary people to get an
understanding of what they can do and what impact it can have.
There remains no single, comprehensive, reliable compendium of
carbon-reduction solutions across sectors. At least until now. . .
. The public is hungry for this kind of practical wisdom."--David Roberts, Vox "This is the ideal environmental
sciences textbook--only it is too interesting and inspiring to be
called a textbook."--Peter Kareiva, Director of the Institute of the Environment
and Sustainability, UCLA "Drawdown is not just a project--it is
an adventure. It is a promising story that has the potential to
engage every person on the planet with at least one solution to
climate change, whether it is educating girls, improved rice
cultivation, creating walkable cities, eating a plant-rich diet,
household recycling, or any of the other solutions."--Karen O'Brien, cCHANGE "Drawdown is an exceptional example
of cooperation between some of the sharpest thinkers on climate and
energy matters, an atlas that has the potential to save the
planet."--Andreas Kuhlmann, CEO German Energy Agency "It will give
you the best kind of hope, the kind that balances realism with
radical vision. . . . Stabilizing the climate system will require a
heroic global effort, but the point here is only to show that . . .
such an effort can do more than merely succeed; that it can succeed
well, and open into futures that we can actually bear to
contemplate."--Tom Athanasiou, The Nation "The Paul Hawken presentation I
just experienced at Telluride Mountainfilm was simply the best
speech I have ever heard. And, not so incidentally, also the most
important. To come at the world's most important issue in an
entirely novel fashion is a monumental feat."
-- Tom Peters, American writer on business management practices,
best known for In Search of Excellence "In the course of 20-some
years of investigating and writing about global warming I've become
all too familiar with that dynamic of gloom/doom/shame/fear/apathy,
and I think Hawken has put his finger on exactly why we haven't
made more policy progress. The biggest anchor dragging behind this
boat isn't climate denial or even indifference but, I suspect, the
almost unspeakably deep, defeatist conviction that no response
really matters because we are already so thoroughly screwed. I'm
vulnerable to that despair at times and maybe you are, too. If so,
read this book -- not just as an antidote to fear and despair but
as foundation for understanding and supporting the kinds of change
that really could be coming, and at every scale from your household
to your company, your community, your county and state and national
government."--Ron Meador, MinnPost "I am blown away by Drawdown. Like
hearing an advance copy of Sergeant Pepper, back in the day."--John Elkington, CEO Volans, author and world authority on
sustainable development "Be kindly unto the scientists, for
they may just save our skin--and make us happier and wealthier in
the bargain. . . . An optimistic program for getting out of our
current mess, well deserving of the broadest possible
readership."
--Kirkus Review "A rigorous and profoundly important resource."--Donna Seaman, Booklist "With a climate-denying party
controlling the government, it can seem that there's no hope. . . .
But a new book might change that--and serve as a blueprint for what
comes next if the U.S. government (and the global community) begins
to aggressively focus on altering the climate future. Drawdown is
likely the most comprehensive model of climate solutions ever
made."
--Fast Company "Drawdown is a magnificent achievement."--Greg Watson, Schumacher Center for New Economics "This is
one of the most powerful, hopeful, world-changing documents. A
deeply peer reviewed, fully win-win, nearly no-regrets pathway . .
. with a surprising ranking of the most important and impactful
solutions. Paul Hawken's simple, elegant genius in leading this
approach, can inspire rapid, catalytic action. "--Andy Lipkis, TreePeople "A bold plan to beat back climate
change based on solutions already within our grasp."
--Outside Magazine "At a time when the Trump administration is
working to dismantle much of the nation's efforts to minimize
climate change, Paul Hawken's new book swoops onto the scene like a
knight in shining armor. . . . The book's release couldn't possibly
come at a better time. Refreshingly absent of political analysis,
it's grounded in scientific reality and will likely go a long way
toward inciting people to action."
--The Portland Tribune

"Drawdown is likely the most hopeful thing you'll ever read about
our ability to take on global warming."
--Joel Makower, GreenBiz

"This book is a beautiful, inspiring, and deeply satisfying read.
Most importantly it is no more doom and gloom. It is OPTIMISTIC and
empowering. Paul Hawken is a true visionary and a brilliant voice
for real solutions."
--Jessica Rolph, Founding Partner, Happy Family

"It's so brilliant . . . a showstopper."
--Donald A. Falk, PhD, Associate Professor School of Natural
Resources and the Environment, University of
Arizona